Elkader is a city located in Clayton County Iowa. Elkader has a 2024 population of 1,191. It is also the county seat of Clayton County. Elkader is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,213 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkader is $71,641 with a poverty rate of 6.53%. The median age in Elkader is 41 years: 37.9 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkader was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,259 | 94.95% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 597 | 2.18 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 284 | 1.07 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Married | 266 | 3.09 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 25 | 3.92 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 22 | 3.5 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 3.89% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 8.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 199 | 20.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 6% |
| High School Graduate | 371 | 39.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 190 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 907 | 858 | 256 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,263 | $65,156 | $48,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,063 | $101,563 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $48,750 | $55,700 | $33,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,667 | $0 | $18,333 |
| Overall | $47,761 | $55,625 | $35,417 |
| Some College | $36,818 | $42,059 | $31,875 |
$47,761
Average Earnings
$55,625
Average Male
$35,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.63% of Elkader residents speak only English, while 4.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,220 | 82 | 6.72% |
| Multiple | 54 | 2 | 3.7% |
6.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.99%
Male Poverty Rate
8.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkader is White, with 6.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkader is Multiple, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| High School | 11.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.62% |
| Some College | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
| Male Employed | 0.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,015 | $89,063 |
| Households | $62,574 | $71,641 |
| Married Families | $105,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,419 | $46,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 8.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.98%
Born in Elkader
97.59%
Native Born
2.41%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
97.59% of Elkader residents were born in the United States, with 73.98% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,165 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,170 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 1,175 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 1,181 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 1,186 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 1,191 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,197 | -9 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 1,206 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 1,209 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 1,213 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 1,216 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 1,219 | -21 | -1.69% |
| 2017 | 1,240 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 1,237 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 1,240 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,244 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 1,251 | -16 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 1,267 | -11 | -0.86% |
| 2011 | 1,278 | -12 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 1,290 | 0 | 0% |